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Study: 1 in 7 Female Vets Report Sexual Assault

HeadlineOct 29, 2008

In military news, a new Veterans Administration study says an increasing number of female soldiers are reporting cases of sexual assault by fellow servicemembers. According to the VA, one in seven female veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars who sought medical care have suffered sexual trauma. The study covers only a fraction of those who have fought in Iraq and Afghanistan and excludes those on active duty.

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